Health Center Coordinator

The Health Center Coordinator position is crucial to the health and safety of our programs, and has primary responsibility for overseeing the physical safety and well-being of approximately 100 campers and 25 staff members each week.  This position will take a leadership role on health and safety issues by working with the Camp Directors to set and enforce safety policies for the camp.  Duties will vary from day to day, but may include responding to medical emergencies, and general camper healthcare including minor scrapes, headaches, and illness. It is expected that the HCC will perform maintenance and program-related logistics duties when not performing patient care or medication dispensation. This position reports to the Camp Directors.

Qualifications: 

• The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills and a high maturity level. 


• Considerable outdoor experience, a high level of maturity, and great energy!  


• Have the ability and skills to respond to medical emergencies in a backcountry setting (i.e. two hours or more from advanced medical care)


• Minimum certification requirements: EMT, Wilderness First Responder, Registered Nurse or other advanced medical training licensure.  

Responsibilities: 

• While on duty, respond to any emergency or illness situation by leading the implementation of the Camp’s Emergency Action Plan


• In advance of the program week, review all medical release forms, enter data into the UltraCamp database, and create a weekly report for field staff on camper medical issues. 


• Notify the kitchen of participants or staff with food allergies well in advance of program week.


• Responsible for organizing and distributing prescription medication to campers at meal and bedtime.  


• Must be able to assist field staff with special needs campers 


• Ensure the smooth transfer of on-call duty when ending a shift


• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and efficient infirmary space


• Work with Program Director and Camp Directors to ensure that program logistics run smoothly.

Apply online at https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=80778&job=temporary-health-center-coordinator